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Hey Lead Dads…You’re in Good Company Now!
Come in. Have a seat. Relax.
You’re in good company now. We’re all Lead Dads and we’re here to help. Really, you can let down your guard.
We’re all in this together.
7 Tips for Fathers
Some Father’s Day thoughts from one Lead Dad to other working dads out there. There are 8 years between my oldest and youngest…
We Rush. Sometimes We Regret It. What’s Learned?
Being a working parent isn’t for the faint of heart. I have the gash on my bald head from this morning as a reminder! I was rushing to feed one...
1 Lesson We All Need From A Masters Champ’s Dad
This is a father-son story that carries a big lesson for any working parent. Scott was a Lead Dad who devoted all his time to his children…
The Easter Bunny’s Lesson for Managers
Spoiler alert. On Saturday night, my middle daughter came down and asked why I was still awake. I was waiting for her to go to bed so I…
Here’s 1 Thing That Keeps Parents At Work
Every working parent has to consider the cost of childcare. A mouse has it figured out.Imagine this: you pay $10 a day for childcare and…
Dad Jokes (Part Two)
A while back, I wrote a piece about what dads call “humor,” but what everyone else calls “Dad Humor.” These are admittedly corny jokes and…
A Rule of 3’s To Make School Break Less Stressful
It’s taken me years to understand how to work and parent during a two-week school break. I’ve made mistakes that have lead to unnecessary…
5 Things Dads Can Do To Show They’re Allies to Moms
Today is International Women’s Day. It’s a day when men need to step forward and speak and act in support of an expansive view of equality. I’m...
How Do You Sway Between Work, Home and Everything Else Dads Do?
I learned a new phrase last week that allowed a somewhat disjointed birthday to make sense. “Work-life sway.” It’s a phrase I think a lot…
Money Talks? Save Your Energy For Really Tough Discussions
How do you answer your children’s questions about the world you work and live in? We had a tough series of questions last week that caused…
Why Not Paying For Chores Is A Better Lesson For Kids
It’s President’s Day weekend – a school break and, of course, a time to celebrate….sales on appliances??? Here’s a reminder for…
What If Caregiver Wages Were A Deductible Expense?
There wasn’t a Super Bowl ad for this level of caregiving. Last night, G came back to help us yet again. She’s been with us since our…